🐦71+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and Woodpigeon
✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦71+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and Woodpigeon
✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Best for
6 activities
🦅
Bird watching
Very strong match
Free
Birds — Chaffinch, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +68 more · last seen 2025
🌳
Ancient woodland
Strong match
Free
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
🦉
Wildlife
Strong match
Free
Birds — Chaffinch, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +68 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland
🦋
Insect spotting
Strong match
Free
Insects — Gatekeeper, Silver-studded Blue, Small Heath +43 more · last seen 2025
✦
Heritage
Strong match
Free
Historic site
🏡
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Varies
Historic site
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
🚶
Walking
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4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Avon Valley PathWalking route55 km▾
Named routeRef AVPLength 55 kmRegional walking route
A Short Stroll Around Hightown, SW HantsWalking route1.9 km▾
A short walk around NT's smallest heathland site in the New Forest. Experience a mosaic of habitats; grazed lawns, ancient woods & wander off route to discover hidden wetlands. Gravel & grass paths. Flat with no steps or stiles.
Named routeLength 1.9 kmDuration 00:15-00:30Round tripLocal walking route
West LaneWalking route▾
Named routeRef br-710
Castleman TrailwayWalking route26.5 km▾
Named routeRef CTLength 26.5 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling
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33 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
National Route 256Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 256National Cycle Network
National Cycle Route 2 South Mundham to ChristchurchCycling route▾
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Avon Tyrrell Blue TrailCycling route▾
Named route
New Forest Cycle RoutesCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
C17Cycling route▾
Named routeRef C17Local cycle route
Main RouteCycling route2.6 km▾
Named routeRef 2Length 2.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
